Does your list of finals to-dos feel impossible? Are you struggling to get started? To do tasks that you know are easy? You are not alone! It’s very normal to feel overwhelmed and burnt out at the end of the semester. With no break and the condensed term, this has been even harder than a normal semester, and I think the majority of us are barely holding it together and struggling to motivate. So how do we push through the burnout to finish strong? Read on for tips to get through these last few days (yes only days):
Prioritize sleep as much as you can. We all know how important it is, but what’s the first thing to go when you’re stressed? Think about what is most important, and take guilt-free naps when you can.
Spend time doing something you enjoy. Whether that’s hanging out with your friends, playing a game, coloring, or getting some good food, take even just a little bit of time out of your day to not think about school.
Move your body. Take some time to go on a walk, do some yoga, or a workout of your choice. That 30 mins spent not studying will make you feel better and increase your productivity.
Eat some good food. We all know how awful the cafe/pub is so treat yourself to some good food, whether that’s something good for your body or your taste buds.
Mix up your environment. Been stuck in your room all semester? Increase your productivity and decrease the fog by going to the library, Upper Gage, or better yet study outside.
Incentivize yourself. Try out different incentive methods. When your tasks feel immobilizing, set small accomplishable goals and reward yourself when you complete them. This could be with a tv break, a Tik Tok break, or a treat. Just make sure you don’t take a break for too long or you won’t want to start again.
Make a list. When you have tons to do and haven’t written it out, your brain might be full of things to do instead of focusing on the task at hand. When you write it out it is no longer occupying your brain, and you can prioritize what is most important.
Do things in person when you have the opportunity and it’s safe to do so. Life has felt like an endless Zoom call for over a year now, and it is a huge contributor to that burnout you’re feeling. Take the time to go to some of those in-person things when you can, it can be incredibly refreshing to get out and see people even when masked.
Take a well-deserved break. Once you have gotten through finals (which you will) take a very well deserved and needed break!! Don’t do anything that you don’t want to for at least a few days. After you take some time for self-care, you can enjoy the summer and set realistic goals for the fall.
Good luck with finals, you are going to crush it!!
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